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Research Impact Of Paywalled Versus Open Access Papers, Éric Archambault, Grégoire Côté, Brooke Struck, Matthieu Voorons

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

This note presents data from the 1science OAIndx on the average of relative citations (ARC) for 3.3 million papers published from 2007 to 2009 and indexed in the Web of Science (WoS). These data show a decidedly large citation advantage for open access (OA) papers, despite them suffering from a lag in availability compared to paywalled papers.

There is an abundant literature on the citation advantage of OA papers, starting with a succinct communication by Lawrence (2001). Several studies have been listed by SPARC, the majority of which support the idea that when papers are openly available, they are more …

Correction: Direct Measurements Of Oxygen Gradients In Spheroid Culture System Using Electron Parametric Resonance Oximetry, Laura M. Langan, Nicholas J.F. Dodd, Stewart F. Owen, Wendy M. Purcell, Simon K. Jackson, Awadhesh N. Jha

School of Biomedical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Gender Differences In Attributions Of Shame, Guilt, Pride, And Being Unafraid Of Criticism Among Chinese Children, Charles Matthew Stapleton

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Children not only experience shame, guilt, pride, and a sense of being unafraid of criticism themselves, but they also make attributions concerning other children’s experiences of these emotions. This dissertation tested the hypothesis that children’s attributions of shame, guilt, pride, and being unafraid of criticism would be influenced by the gender of the perceiver and the gender of the target of the attributions. Three hundred and twenty-four children living in rural and urban China nominated classroom peers to whom they attributed normatively appropriate shame, guilt, and pride. They also nominated children who they thought were unafraid of criticism. Generalized mixed …

The Technological Imaginary And The Cognitive Trace, M Punt

School of Art, Design and Architecture

No abstract provided.

Measurement Of The Ocean Economy From National Income Accounts To The Sustainable Blue Economy, Charles S. Colgan

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics

The widespread efforts to incorporate the economic values of oceans into national income accounts have reached a stage where coordination of national efforts is desirable. A symposium held in 2015 began this process by bringing together representatives from ten countries. The symposium concluded that a definition of core ocean industries was possible but beyond that core the definition of ocean industries is in flux. Better coordination of ocean income accounts will require addressing issues of aggregation, geography, partial ocean industries, confidential, and imputation is also needed. Beyond the standard national income accounts, a need to incorporate environmental resource and ecosystem …

All Pbl Starts Here: The Problem, Woei Hung

Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-Based Learning

One essential piece of implementing of PBL is the problem. There have been calls from practitioners in the PBL field for a systematic process for designing effective PBL problems. Yet, the research efforts to explore, develop, and test PBL problem design methods or processes are still sparse. From an instructional designer and researcher’s perspective, I deem problem design to be the first step to ensure not only the proper affordance of the learning goal but also the students’ overall learning process in PBL implementation. PBL problem design is the area I have studied most consistently and passionately. In this paper, …

Insects Have Agency But Probably Not Sentience Because They Lack Social Bonding, J. H. Van Hateren

Animal Sentience

Klein & Barron (2016) argue that insects have sentience because of functional similarities between the insect brain and vertebrate midbrain. Based on a recent theory of agency and consciousness, I argue that the functional similarities merely point to an advanced form of agency. Insects presumably lack the capacity for social bonding that may be required for subjective experiencing.

Density Functional Theory Based Electrolyte Design Formulation For Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Cynthia Ly, Carolyn Sturges, Vijay Murugesan

STAR Program Research Presentations

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are commonly used in portable electronics such as cellphones and laptops. Most Li-ion batteries operate on intercalation principle with typical theoretical specific energy of 400-600 (Wh/Kg). There is great scientific interest in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries as a possible successor of traditional Li-ion batteries because Li-S holds the potential of being a very powerful (1550 Wh/kg theoretical specific energy) yet very cost-efficient battery (due the abundance and inexpensiveness of sulfur). However, one major problem in Li-S battery research is the polysulfide “shuttle phenomenon”, which is the shuttling of polysulfide species due to the dissolution of sulfide from the …

Using In Situ Liquid Single Photon Ionization Mass Spectrometry (Spi-Ms) To Probe Lithium Polysulfide Electrolyte In Motion, Aala M. Al Hasan, Jiachao Yu, Juan Yao, Vijayakumar Murugesan, Manjula Nandasiri, Xiao-Ying Yu

STAR Program Research Presentations

The solid-liquid (s-l) interface is the most common interface encountered in electrochemical systems. The s-l interface has wide applications in energy storage, catalysis, and material sciences. In situ studies of chemical reactions taking place on the s-l interfaces can further our understanding of electron transfer and link to real-world device functions under challenging conditions. Direct probing of the solid electrode and liquid electrolyte interface has been realized using a vacuum compatible electrochemical microfluidic reactor, system for analysis at the liquid vacuum interface (SALVI) with time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). Most recently, the electrochemical version of SALVI was integrated to …

Optimization Of A Genomic Editing System Using Crispr/Cas9-Induced Site-Specific Gene Integration, Jillian L. Mccool Ms., Nick Hum, Gabriela G. Loots

STAR Program Research Presentations

The CRISPR-Cas system is an adaptive immune system found in bacteria which helps protect against the invasion of other microorganisms. This system induces double stranded breaks at precise genomic loci (1) in which repairs are initiated and insertions of a target are completed in the process. This mechanism can be used in eukaryotic cells in combination with sgRNAs (1) as a tool for genome editing. By using this CRISPR-Cas system, in addition to the “safe harbor locus,” ROSAβ26, the incorporation of a target gene into a site that is not susceptible to gene silencing effects can be achieved through few …

Reverse-Engineering The Brain: The Parts Are As Complex As The Whole., Jens G. Pohl

Collaborative Agent Design (CAD) Research Center

The purpose of this paper is to review the current state of neuroscience research with a focus on what has been achieved to date in unraveling the mysteries of brain operations, major research initiatives, fundamental challenges, and potentially realizable objectives. General research approaches aimed at constructing a wiring diagram of the brain (i.e., connectome), determining how the brain encodes and computes information, and whole brain simulation attempts are reviewed in terms of strategies employed and difficulties encountered. While promising advances have been made during the past 50 years due to electron microscopy, the development of new experimental methods, and the …

Homo-Oligomerization Of The Gβ5-Rgs7 Complex And Its Regulation By R7bp And G Protein Activation, Junior Tayou

Open Access Dissertations

G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) mediate the transmission of extracellular signals to generate specific intracellular responses that are crucial for most physiological processes. Timely inactivation of GPCR signal is facilitated by regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins. This dissertation was focused on the R7 subfamily of RGS proteins. The R7 proteins which include RGS6, RGS7, RGS9 and RGS11 are multi-domain proteins consisting of the RGS, GGL (Gγ-like), DEP (originally identified in Disheveled, EGL-10, and Pleckstrin) and DHEX (DEP helical extension) domains. This subfamily exists as obligate dimers with the atypical Gβ subunit, Gβ5. These complexes are highly expressed in neurons and …

Multipronged Approach To Study Glaucoma-Associated Phenotypes, Sumana Rameshbabu Chintalapudi

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Glaucoma refers to a group of conditions characterized by death of RGCs, increase in intraocular pressure is usually a precursor to glaucoma and irreversible optic neuropathy leads to visual impairment and blindness. Recent advances have seen a surge of new ideas and technologies to aid in the early detection, efficacious treatments and neuroprotection. Despite advances we face several challenges in understanding the pathophysiology of glaucoma. One of the many challenges scientists and ophthalmologists are facing is, to better understand IOP, its role in glaucomatous damage and design safer, more predictable IOP-lowering therapies. Another challenge is to find a practical method …

Opus Statistics: July 2015 - June 2016, Sarah Wegley

OPUS

Report includes monthly figures (July 2015 - June 2016) for the number of collections in OPUS, number of items per collection, and number of times items were accessed (metadata hits and downloads). The report also includes the size of OPUS on July 1, 2015; October 27, 2015; and July 1, 2016.

Mathematical Model Of Vaccine Noncompliance, Alex Capaldi, Jordan Bauer

Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Publications

Vaccine scares can prevent individuals from complying with a vaccination program. When compliance is high, the critical vaccination proportion is close to being met, and herd immunity occurs, bringing the disease incidence to extremely low levels. Thus, the risk to vaccinate may seem greater than the risk of contracting the disease, inciting vaccine noncompliance. A previous behavior-incidence ordinary differential equation model shows both social learning and feedback contributing to changes in vaccinating behavior, where social learning is the perceived risk of vaccinating and feedback repre- sents new cases of the disease. In our study, we compared several candidate models to …

Mole Street Journal, August 2016, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Dept. Of Chemistry And Biochemistry

Mole Street Journal

No abstract provided.

Primetimes Newsletter, Fall 2016, Office Of Lifespan Studies

PrimeTimes Newsletter

PrimeTimes is the newsletter of the Office of Lifespan Studies in the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University.

Examining The Relevancy And Utility Of The American Fisheries Society Certification Program To Prepare Future Fisheries Professionals, Mark A. Kaemingk, Ron Essig, Steve L. Mcmullin, Craig Bonds, Robin L. Debruyne, Christopher A. Myrick, Quinton E. Phelps, Trent M. Sutton, James R. Triplett

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Fisheries science is a diverse field that requires individuals to be knowledgeable in many disciplines in addition to fisheries (e.g., economics, sociology, political science, chemistry; Kelso and Murphy 1988). This challenges students attempting to enter a career in fisheries, as well as academic institutions and eventual employers, to develop both depth and breadth of knowledge needed to succeed in the profession (Oglesby and Krueger 1989). The preparedness and competency of young professionals entering the workforce has long been a problem (Stauffer and McMullin 2009). Several constraints and ongoing challenges facing the profession have continued to magnify these issues over time …

Are We Preparing The Next Generation Of Fisheries Professionals To Succeed In Their Careers?: A Survey Of Afs Members, Steve L. Mcmullin, Vic Dicenzo, Ron Essig, Craig Bonds, Robin L. Debruyne, Mark A. Kaemingk, Martha Mather, Christopher A. Myrick, Quinton E. Phelps, Trent M. Sutton, James R. Triplett

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Natural resource professionals have frequently criticized universities for poorly preparing graduates to succeed in their jobs. We surveyed members of the American Fisheries Society to determine which job skills and knowledge of academic topics employers, students, and university faculty members deemed most important to early-career success of fisheries professionals. Respondents also rated proficiency of recently hired, entry-level professionals (employers) on how well their programs prepared them for career success (students and faculty) in those same job skills and academic topics. Critical thinking and written and oral communication skills topped the list of important skills and academic topics. Employers perceived recent …

Managing Climate Change Refugia For Climate Adaptation, Toni Lyn Morelli, Christopher Daly, Solomon Z. Dobrowski, Deanna M. Dulen, Joseph L. Ebersole, Stephen T. Jackson, Jessica D. Lundquist, Constance I. Millar, Sean P. Maher, For Complete List Of Authors, See Publisher's Website.

College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Refugia have long been studied from paleontological and biogeographical perspectives to understand how populations persisted during past periods of unfavorable climate. Recently, researchers have applied the idea to contemporary landscapes to identify climate change refugia, here defined as areas relatively buffered from contemporary climate change over time that enable persistence of valued physical, ecological, and socio-cultural resources. We differentiate historical and contemporary views, and characterize physical and ecological processes that create and maintain climate change refugia. We then delineate how refugia can fit into existing decision support frameworks for climate adaptation and describe seven steps for managing them. Finally, we …

Aligning Decision-Making And Key Behaviors With Effective Fisheries Management, Megan Godfrey (Now Hillgartner), Rod Fujita

Working Papers

At least two-thirds of global fish stocks are overfished or fully exploited (FAO, 2014). As a result, fisheries are not producing nearly as much food, profit, or livelihood opportunities as they could be. Well implemented and effective Rights Based Management (RBM) can reverse these trends, but designing and implementing such systems is challenging.

There are good design principles based on research and experience for designing RBM systems, focused on ensuring that stakeholders buy into management measures and that fishermen can capture the benefits of their own conservation efforts. However, there are many other decisions that must be made and behaviors …

Impact Of Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cell Infusion On Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot 2-Year Observational Study, Ying Fu, Yaping Yan, Yuan Qi, Li Yang, Ting Li, Ningnannan Zhang, Chunshui Yu, Lei Su, Rui Zhang, Yi Shen, Song Lin, Qiang Liu, Zonghong Shao, Zhongchao Han, Fu Dong Shi

Translational Neuroscience

Aims: We evaluate safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a potential treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Methods: Fifteen patients with NMOSD were recruited. All patients received a single intravenous infusion of 1.0 × 10 8 autologous MSC within 3–4 generations derived from bone marrow. The primary endpoints of the study were efficacy as reflected by reduction in annualized relapse rates (ARRs) and inflammatory lesions observed by MRI. Results: At 12 months after MSC infusion, the mean ARR was reduced (1.1 vs. 0.3, P = 0.002), and the T2 or gadolinium-enhancing T1 lesions …

Internship Leads Recent Alumna To Fortune 500 Company, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

In her new job in Honolulu as a scientist for AECOM – a Fortune 500 Company – Sari Kwan ’16 works heavily with the United States Navy in remedial investigation. Basically she goes to sites to take samples of soil, water, and/or biota to determine the chemical and physical properties of the site so that AECOM can develop the best plan for remediation.

August 2016 Quicknotes, Southern Adventist University

QuickNotes – Advancement e-Newsletter

QuickNotes is an e-newsletter that comes from Advancement at Southern Adventist University. August 2016 edition features the article "Sabbath Trail Dedication Scheduled for September 10".

Managing Peri-Implantitis, Namita Khandelwal

Dental Medicine Faculty Publications

This guide, used by MetLife for its dental continuing education program, focuses on the inflammatory pathology around dental implants. It outlines the risk factors and diagnostic criteria for peri-implantitis, an inflammatory process resulting in progressive loss of bone around the implant. The guide also provides treatment approaches for peri-implantitis, including surgical and non-surgical options.

Expanding The Phenotype Associated With Naa10-Related N-Terminal Acetylation Deficiency., Chloé Saunier, Svein Isungset Støve, Bernt Popp, Bénédicte Gérard, Marina Blenski, Nicholas Ahmew, +Several Additional Authors

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

N-terminal acetylation is a common protein modification in eukaryotes associated with numerous cellular processes. Inherited mutations in NAA10, encoding the catalytic subunit of the major N-terminal acetylation complex NatA have been associated with diverse, syndromic X-linked recessive disorders, whereas de novo missense mutations have been reported in one male and one female individual with severe intellectual disability but otherwise unspecific phenotypes. Thus, the full genetic and clinical spectrum of NAA10 deficiency is yet to be delineated. We identified three different novel and one known missense mutation in NAA10, de novo in 11 females, and due to maternal germ …

A Descriptive Study To Assess The Biopsychosocial Wellbeing Of High Risk Pregnant Women In Selected Hospitals Of Udupi District, Karnataka, Taniya Bera

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study titled “A descriptive study to assess the biopsychosocial wellbeing of high risk pregnant women in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka” was conducted by Taniya Bera in partial fulfilment of the requirement of a degree of Master of Science in Nursing at the Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal University, Karnataka. The present study is an attempt to determine biological, psychological and social wellbeing of women diagnosed as having high risk pregnancy. The findings of the study would help the health care personnel to recognise the importance of bio-psychosocial wellbeing and their interrelationships. This may help …

Determination Of Dimethyl Trisulfide In Rabbit Blood Using Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Erica Mananadhar, Nujud Maslamani, Ilona Petrikovics, Gary A. Rockwood, Brian A. Logue

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Cyanide poisoning by accidental or intentional exposure poses a severe health risk. The current Food and Drug Administration approved antidotes for cyanide poisoning can be effective, but each suffers from specific major limitations concerning large effective dosage, delayed onset of action, or dependence on enzymes generally confined to specific organs. Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS), a sulfur donor that detoxifies cyanide by converting it into thiocyanate (a relatively nontoxic cyanide metabolite), is a promising next generation cyanide antidote. Although a validated analytical method to analyze DMTS from any matrix is not currently available, one will be vital for the approval of DMTS …

Sensitivity Of Trial Performance To Delay Outcomes, Accrual Rates, And Prognostic Variables Based On A Simulated Randomized Trial With Adaptive Enrichment, Tiachen Qian, Elizabeth Colantuoni, Aaron Fisher, Michael Rosenblum

Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Biostatistics Working Papers

Adaptive enrichment designs involve rules for restricting enrollment to a subset of the population during the course of an ongoing trial. This can be used to target those who benefit from the experimental treatment. To leverage prognostic information in baseline variables and short-term outcomes, we use a semiparametric, locally efficient estimator, and investigate its strengths and limitations compared to standard estimators. Through simulation studies, we assess how sensitive the trial performance (Type I error, power, expected sample size, trial duration) is to different design characteristics. Our simulation distributions mimic features of data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, and involve …

Bulletin No. 42: The Mamacoke Conservation Area, Glenn Dreyer, Robert Askins, Scott Peterson

Bulletins

No abstract provided.